The Greatest Shave in the History of Shaves

Just think what some of the most famous bearded men of all time could have accomplished, if only they'd been properly groomed. Now, thanks to the magic of Photoshop, imagine doing better.By Nick Burns /// Photo Illustrations by Ben Running /// More from How to Shave Now

King Tut: The Legend

King Tut: The Legend

For the Ancient Egyptians, a clean shave was a sign of class. They were pioneers of hair removal, using pieces of honed copper or bronze to shave off their whiskers. While Tutankhamun himself is often shown sporting a long, braided goatee, it's also said to have been fake. He did take power at the tender age of nine, after all.

King Tut: The Shave

King Tut: The Shave

If you plan on having your likeness carved out of stone or gold anytime soon, it's best to avoid growing facial features that protrude from the face. Those are usually the first bits to break off when recreated in stone (see: Sphinx, The). Besides, facial hair was so "common" back then.

The Verdict: Don't ever grow that kind of beard.

Bonus Tip! You don't need to use honed copper or bronze to get a great shave. Instead, reach for a multi-blade razor like the Gillette Fusion Pro-Glide, which is made with five blades and features high-tech coatings to slice through whiskers with ease.